Kate Winslet has put a book together to support the Golden Hat Foundation, which focuses on helping people with autism. It features the "first words" of more than a hundred influential actors and musicians, including Maria.  

On Facebook, Maria said:

Hi Everyone! Wanted to tell you about a meaningful project that I was asked to be a part of..
Kate Winslet put a book together to support the Golden Hat Foundation, which focuses on helping people with autism. It features the "first words" of more than a hundred influential actors and musicians, including myself. Ok, I'm not an actor or a musician but I made it in the book...wahoo! Together we can give these individuals a voice and a meaningful life of their own. Its a beautiful book for you or as a gift.. Here's the site www.goldenhatfoundation.org

It is not often you get a personal email from someone so passionate about a project so I want to congratulate Kate on a wonderful idea and a beautifully finished product. 
P.S...that hat needs a vacation after all the traveled miles!